Indiana State Museum Foucault Pendulum
Posted by: DnRseekers
N 39° 46.108 W 086° 10.145
16S E 571166 N 4402389
Located in the Indiana State Museum, this is a favorite exhibit.
Waymark Code: WMGD3G
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/16/2013
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This particular pendulum moved from the original home of the Indiana State Museum where it had hung since 1968 to the new building within the White River State Park in 2002. Due to the shortening of the cable, the pendulum is somewhat more unpredictable. Still a popular exhibit, a peg is knocked down every 8.3 minutes. (Information taken from Indianapolis Monthly, 2003, article entitled "Swing Shift")
Weight of the ball: 235
Length: 59
Material: Raw brass and lead shot
Rotation time: 40
Hours of Operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 AM
Admission Cost: 7.00 (listed in local currency)
Period of oscillation: Not Listed
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